City of Killeen, Texas Hiring for Fire Rescue Officer, Probationary at Killeen, TX Full Time

$53,474.30 Annually

Location

Fire Department – Killeen, TX

Job Type

Full-time

Department

Fire Department

Division

Operations

Opening Date

09/01/2024

Closing Date

10/18/2024 11:59 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE

In training to acquire skills necessary in order to protect life and property by performing firefighting, emergency aid, hazardous materials, and fire prevention duties. Maintains fire equipment, apparatus, and facilities.

ATTENTION: Fully certified Firefighter and Paramedic and/or EMT personnel can receive up to a $15,000 hiring bonus!! Certifications must be submitted to [email protected] to be eligible.

Essential Duties

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

In training to acquire skills necessary to perform firefighting activities including; driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and related equipment, laying hose, performing fire combat, containment and extinguishment tasks.

In training to acquire skills necessary to perform emergency aid activities including; rescue, administering emergency medical aid and providing other assistance as required.

Participates in fire drills, attends classes in firefighting, rescue emergency medical, hazardous materials, and related subjects.

Operates radio and other communication equipment.

Participates in the inspection of buildings, hydrants, and other structures in fire prevention programs.

Maintains fire equipment, apparatus and facilities. Performs minor repairs to departmental equipment.

Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and equipment; cleans and washes walls and floors; cares for grounds around station; makes minor repairs; washes, hangs and dries hose; washes, cleans, polishes, maintains and tests apparatus and equipment.

Performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Various duties as assigned in order to complete training necessary for advancement to Fire & Rescue Officer/EMT.

Required Minimum Qualifications

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Applicants must be 18 years of age, but not have reached their 36th birthday by the date of the hire.
• Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to read and write the English language and meet the Civil Service requirements of the City of Killeen.
• If hired, must maintain a residence not further than 45 minutes driving time from the City Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (EJT).

Applicant must have a valid Texas Driver’s License by date of hire, must obtain a Class B Texas Driver’s License within 15 days of hire or within 15 days of completing Fire and EMT Academy, and must meet City of Killeen requirements to drive a city vehicle.

Certifications are not required, but preference may be given to applicants who have:

• Structural Firefighter Certification from Texas Commission on Fire Protection and Licensed/Certified EMT – Basic, Intermediate, Paramedic from Texas Department of State Health Services, or
• Paramedic from Texas Department of State Health Services without fire certification or
• Structural Firefighter Certification from Texas Commission on Fire Protection

License/Certifications must be valid at date of hire. Hiring incentive or service credit may apply – contact Captain Marvin Taylor at (254) 501-7666 for details.

Supplemental Information

The entry firefighter examination will be held on Sunday, November 3, 2024. You must score at least 70 on the examination for further consideration for the position. Applicants can directly purchase a Candidate Preparation Manual and/or a Practice Test HERE

A mandatory physical fitness test will be given on Sunday, November 3, 2024 for all candidates that pass the written exam. You can find more information about the HPAT Written Instructions HERE or the Video Instructions HERE.

All Applicants Must Attach All Requested Documents To Application

• High School Diploma, transcript, or equivalent
• Basic Structural Firefighter Certification, or a letter from the Commission (if applicable)
• Emergency Medical Technician – Basic, Intermediate, Paramedic Certification (if applicable)
• DD-214 part 4, Honorable discharge or under honorable conditions (if applicable)

If needed, you may also email documents to [email protected]. Applicants must provide the required documents No Later Than: Wednesday, October 16, 2024.

All applicants that pass the Examination must complete a Personal History Statement and submit No Later Than Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Download the Personal History here: Personal History Statement. Must be emailed to [email protected].

At City of Killeen, we are committed to your health and well-being. We are proud to provide you and your family with valuable and significant benefits.

We all work together to make City of Killeen a success, and our teamwork extends to your benefits. Your health and well-being are important to us, so we provide benefit options to make your and your family’s lives better. Together, let’s invest in you.

The City of Killeen offers the following Benefits to full time employees:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Benefits
• Medical, Vision Dental
• Health Savings Account/ Flexible Spending Account
• TMRS or KIlleen Fireman’s Relief and Retirement fund
• 457 Deferred Retirement Account
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Accident/ Critical Illness/ Hospital Indemnity Supplemental Benefits

For more benefit information, visit www.killeentexas.gov

01

This position requires you to be at least eighteen (18) years of age but not thirty-six (36) years of age or older by the date of hire. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

02

Which one of the following fire fighter certifications do you have?

• I have Basic Structural Fire Certification from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection; or
• I have Intermediate Fire Certification from the Texas Commission on Fire Proctection; or
• I have Advanced Fire Certification from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
• I am currently enrolled in an academy to obtain my fire fighter certification.
• None of the above apply.

03

Which one of the following EMT or Paramedic certifications do you have?

• I have Emergency Medical Technician Basic with the Texas Department of State Health Services
• I have Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate from the Texas Department of State Health Services
• I have Paramedic Certification with the Texas Department of State and Health Services
• I am currently enrolled in an academy to obtain my fire fighter certification.
• None of the above apply.

04

What best describes your highest level of education?

• Less than High School
• High School Diploma/GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher

05

If you answered that you are currently enrolled in a fire fighter or EMT academy, please list the academy name and anticipated date of completion.

06

Does the below paragraph, regarding child of a deceased firefighter, apply to you? (If so, be prepared to provide the name of the deceased firefighter parent.) Child of a deceased firefighter – an applicant who is either a natural-born or an adopted child of a firefighter who previously suffered a line-of-duty death while covered by Local Government Code Chapter 143 (Civil Service).

• Yes
• No

07

Do you currently posses a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No
• No, but can obtain by Date of HIre

Required Question

Agency City of Killeen

Address 718 N. 2nd Street

Suite B

Killeen, Texas, 76541

Phone 254-501-7687

Website http://www.killeentexas.gov/